Knowledge

Meaning

Knowledge means the information, understanding, and awareness that a person gains through learning, experience, or observation.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

Word Forms

• Noun: knowledge
• Adjective: knowledgeable
• Adverb: knowledgeably
• Related adjective: known

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

• gain knowledge — to acquire information and understanding through learning or experience.
• acquire knowledge — to obtain knowledge through study, experience, or observation.
• share knowledge — to give information or understanding to another person.
• knowledge of something — understanding or familiarity with a particular subject.
• general knowledge — information about many different subjects rather than one specialized field.
• practical knowledge — knowledge gained through direct experience and useful for dealing with real situations.

Example Sentences

• Reading widely is one of the best ways to gain knowledge.
• She has extensive knowledge of modern literature.
• His knowledge of history impressed the entire class.
• Practical experience gave him the knowledge he needed to solve the problem.
• Teachers play an important role in helping students develop knowledge and understanding.

Literary Example

Example:

“The knowledge of the truth.”

— Charles Dickens, Great Expectations

Here, knowledge refers to awareness or understanding of something that is true. The word emphasizes possessing information or understanding rather than merely suspecting or believing something.

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